What we’re about
Welcome to the Fresh Start Photography group!
If you enjoy meeting with other photographers to discuss, learn and actively engage in honing your skills as a photographer, this is the group for you! Whether you are just starting out or have been photographing for years, there is always something new to learn and photograph. We offer formal presentations and/or critiques every 3rd Thursday of each month at the Salem Church Library from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, unless otherwise noted in our meetings. We also schedule regular meetups to practice photography in local and out of town settings such as gardens, events, parks and more. Come join us!
Check out our events & meetings here:
https://www.meetup.com/fresh-start-photography-group/events/
3rd Annual Salem Church Library Exhibit Info
August 4, 2025 through September 1, 2025
Our photographers have displayed some of their best photos just for you! If you are interested in purchasing one or more of our pieces (and that piece has been listed for sale on the label associated with the photo), please email us at:
- freshstartphotographygroup@gmail.com -
Please include the Photo Title and Photographer of the photo(s) you'd like to purchase. We will contact the photographer(s) for you, and he or she will email you with payment instructions, as well as when you will be able to pick up your photo(s). Please note that all photographs will not be available for pick up until after the show.
You can also use the QR code associated with the photo to learn more. This may include additional photos from this artist. Just use your phone's camera to access the link and visit the photographer online.
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at:
- freshstartphotographygroup@gmail.com -
Thanks for stopping by, and we hope to see you at our next monthly meeting!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wildlife Photography at Huntley Meadows Park3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
We will meet at the Visitor's Center end of the parking lot. Look for my red Toyota Highlander with the Shenandoah National Park tags.
Huntley Meadows Park has some of the best wildlife viewing in the Washington metropolitan area. From the ½ mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, you have an excellent view of beavers, muskrats, frogs, dragonflies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot, with over 200 species identified in the park.
We will be starting 6:30 am, sunrise will be at 6:02 am. It's about a ten-minute walk to the half-mile long boardwalk through the marsh. The reason for the early start is to be there when wildlife is usually most active. We also want to avoid the majority of visitors who tend to show up after 10:00 AM
You will probably want to bring your longest lens, although at times you can get pretty close. A tripod or mono-pod are optional. With any kind of nature photography, you never know what you will find until you get there.
While there is a 10:00 AM end time for this meetup, you can stay as long as you like.
The visitor center and restrooms will be open at 9:00 AM.
Huntley Meadows Park Information:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/
Species List: (birds only, but there is a large variety of wildlife there)
http://www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/bird%20list.html
Please read our disclaimer for this event in the link below. By sending an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Fresh Start photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations in this disclaimer:
- Quarterly Critique - Ed EpiscopoSalem Church Library, Fredericksburg, VA
Quarterly Critique:
This will be our formal critique. A facilitator will review each photo and offer comments and suggestions. Members will also have a chance to offer comments about each image. We will make adjustments to the critique format as necessary.
This will be a friendly and supportive critique. Please upload four photos to the photos section of this meeting at least seven days prior to the meeting. It's not mandatory that you upload photos, but it's strongly suggested.
Please follow the guidelines & instructions below for uploading photos:
Guidelines for Uploading Photos
For suggested Critique Elements:
It is by sharing our work and getting constructive criticism that we grow as photographers... :)
See you there...
- Larry Filippelli / Adrian Watson - Making images with a camera triggering deviceSalem Church Library, Fredericksburg, VA
Monthly Topic is:
The presentation will concentrate on specific functions of a multi-function camera/flash triggering device using sound, motion and flashes of light as the triggering stimulus. We will discuss the features of the device, how to set it up for use, and then delve into specific examples and resulting images. We will then discuss some of the other functions of the device as basic information. Finally, we'll talk about other similar triggering devices available on the market. There will be time for Q&A during and at the end of the presentation.
Monthly Critique:
You can submit photos from a recent meetup, related to the monthly meeting topic or any other photograph you want critiqued. Limit: three photos per member.
Please follow the guidelines & instructions below for uploading photos:
Guidelines & Photo Instructions
It is by sharing our work and getting constructive criticism that we grow as photographers... :)
See you there...
